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Patient blames dentist for jaw fracture

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CHICAGO — A patient is suing Kam Patel, D.D.S. and Lakeview Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Med Spa, alleging negligence in dental care.

Kimberly Laughlin filed a complaint on Nov. 28 in Cook County Circuit Court against the defendants, alleging that they failed to properly perform the extractions of wisdom teeth, causing a fractured jaw.

The plaintiff seeks judgment against the defendants in an amount that exceeds the jurisdictional limits of this court. She is represented by Peter D. Tarpey of Tarpey, Jones & Schroeder, LLC in Chicago.

Cook County Circuit Court Case number 2016L011606

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